Nutritionist I/II

Weber County•Ogden, UT

1d•$28

About The Position

Under general supervision of the WIC Director, determines applicant’s eligibility and priority of WIC services by assessing medical and nutritional risk. Develops nutrition care objectives and provides individualized counseling, class instruction and referrals to other agencies to meet identified needs. Documents interventions, goals, and progress towards meeting identified needs. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited college in one of the following fields; Human Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Home Economics with an emphasis in nutrition.
Abilities: Ability to establish effective working relationships with participants, other employees and the public. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to work closely and respectfully with participants from diverse backgrounds. Ability to use computer programs, telephone, copier, and fax machine.
Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of the nutritional needs of women, infants, and children; Working knowledge of counseling techniques including behavior modification techniques; Working knowledge of techniques of classroom instruction and ability to teach in front of large groups.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate anthropometric and biochemical data and medical and nutritional history information to determine whether individuals meet nutrition risk criteria qualifying them for WIC services.
Determine level of nutrition risk by assigning and documenting appropriate nutrition risk factors.
Identify individuals at significant medical or nutritional risk and schedule for follow-up.
Prioritize education needs of the family, evaluate education level, cultural background, values and health beliefs; develop nutrition care objectives to meet these needs.
Provide specialized nutrition counseling, medical nutrition therapy, class instruction and follow-up of medically and nutritionally compromised participants.
Obtain appropriate specialized formula for clients in consultation with physicians, state WIC staff, pharmacies, and vendors.
Provide nutrition counseling and class instruction for various needs of the target population, especially nutrition needs for pregnancy, breastfeeding, infants, small children, postpartum women, teen mothers, and other health related issues such as immunizations, substance abuse, and smoking cessation.
Assign appropriate food packages to meet nutritional needs of the participants.
Review medical history for immunizations, access to infant and child health care and prenatal care, identify other health and nutrition needs of the family and refer to appropriate community providers.
Promotes breastfeeding and provides breastfeeding support, technical assistance, and education to WIC clients, breastfeeding peer counselors, and staff.
Issues electric breast pumps and other breastfeeding aids per state protocol.
Evaluates, tracks, and counsels clients regarding the use of the breast pumps and/or breastfeeding aids.
Provides timely, accurate, and professional legal documentation using SOAP format per State WIC policies and procedures.
Participate in developing pertinent class topic based on participant needs and develop class outlines and supporting materials for the classes.
Prepare and present nutrition in-services to WIC staff.
Participate in development and implementation of the Nutrition Education Plan.
Educates participants on the process of redeeming WIC benefits at grocery stores.
May also be asked to perform duties as the local vendor coordinator, intern preceptor, medical formula coordinator, education preceptor and/or social media coordinator.
May perform required lab work as needed.
Other duties as assigned.